Baeolophus inornatus

The
Oak Titmouse and the Juniper Titmouse used to be considered a single
species, the "Plain Titmouse". The two are very similar in appearance,
but are separated by geographic range and preferred habitat. The Oak
Titmouse is found in warm, dry oak habitats, near the coast or around the
Central Valley of California. The Juniper Titmouse is in drier juniper
habitats of the inland southwestern United States.

Habitat: Found in oak and oak-juniper woodlands,
riparian areas, and other deciduous woodland habitats.

Diet: Feeds on insects, nuts, seeds, and berries.

Behavior: Forages by moving actively through the
woodland foliage, hopping from branch to branch and actively searching for
insects.

Nesting: The Oak Titmouse forms strong pair bonds,
mating for life. The nest is in a cavity in a tree, either a natural
cavity, or an old woodpecker hole. The nesting cavity is lined with
softer material such as mosses, grasses, or animal hair. The female
lays between 6 and 8 eggs, and she alone incubates them. When the eggs
hatch, both parents help to feed them. The young leave the nest after
2 to 3 weeks.

Song: The song of an Oak Titmouse is a series of
whistled phrases, with considerable variability.

Migration: Considered a permanent resident
throughout its normal range.

Similar Species:
Juniper Titmouse, Tufted Titmouse.
:However, ranges of those species do not overlap with the Oak Titmouse,
except for a very small overlap in range with the Juniper Titmouse. In
range, could also be confused with other small gray birds such as the
Bushtit or Wrentit.

Feeders: Will attend feeders for various seeds
and nuts, and for suet.